“It’s not you, it’s me.” Most of us have been on the delivering side of this statement. Unfortunately, we’ve also been on the receiving side more than we like to admit. Bad news is, by definition, bad. Unless you are a soulless monster, you probably dislike the process. To avoid the pain of delivering bad news, leaders often strategize on the best method to use. Here are seven tips to consider when preparing for the bad news meeting. (more…)